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Getting ready for Remote at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, opens next week!

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Incite #3 – New Ages now available!

I strongly encourage you to pick up your copy of Incite #3 – New Ages (go to link for ordering details). This latest issue contains lots of terrific contributors including Thomas Beard, Brian L. Frye, Shana Moulton and many, many more! Also included is a conversation between Jacob Ciocci and myself. Plus Jacob created the beautiful cover. Very excited to get my copy…

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Society of the Spectacular

I was excited to be a part of Society of the Spectacular, curated by Jake Myers of The Octagon but held at Co-Prosperity Sphere in Chicago, IL. The show includes a line-up of terrific artists.

January 14 – 27
Reception + Performances: January 27

Simulated realities, virtual landscapes and digital social networks strongly shape our daily experiences and what we perceive as reality.

Society of the Spectacular is an exhibition about our constant connection with the hyperreal.

visual simulacra:
Theo Darst
Eric Fleischauer
Todd Mattei
Jesse McLean
Aaron Orsini
Steve Ruiz
Adam Rux
Morgan Sims
Doug Smithenry

musical stimuli:
Volcano
American Draft
Turntable.fm

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Bad at Sports Interview

I was interviewed by Jesse Malmed for Bad at Sports , you can find the interview here. It’s really an in-depth look into my work and practice, thanks to Jesse for all his insightful and thought-provoking questions!

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Remote at Rotterdam!

My latest video, Remote will screen at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in late January 2012. I will be in attendance and can’t wait to see all the films and mix it up in the Netherlands.

Specific details regarding the program to follow soon…

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Art Uncovered: Jesse McLean

I was interviewed for Art Uncovered, a weekly online radio show on BreakThru Radio that features interviews with emerging and established artists and curators. Thanks, Thomas!

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Interstate gets mentioned on Art Fag City

The growing art scene on Bogart Street gets mentioned (along with Interstate and me) on Art Fag City

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Video Playlist: The Evidence Show(s) with guest curator Jesse McLean: Museum of Contemporary Photography

A program I  curated for Video Playlist, held at the Museum of Contemporary Photography here in Chicago will screen Nov. 30, from 6-9pm. Free! More info:

The Evidence Show(s) is a one-night public screening of video work in conjunction with Crime Unseen. The artists featured in this program consider the potential for everyday objects, ordinary surroundings and average people to become evidence of something beyond the familiar.

Featuring: Steve Matheson, Semi-Conductor, Jessie Stead, Michael Bell-Smith, Noah Klersfeld, Steve Reinke and Jacob Ciocci

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Trust Falls in Artforum!

Trust Falls is a critic’s pick! Thanks to Zachary Cahill for his thoughtful and incredible review!

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Lose Yourself (Remix) at Arthouse in Austin, TX Nov. 30 – Jan. 8

Lose Yourself (Remix) will be playing at LIFT Projects at Arthouse at the Jones Center in Austin, TX  from Nov. 30 – Jan. 8. Get your dance on!

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